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CSP26677 - Psychometric Assessments

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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16 Jul 2026 at 07:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation in partnership with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, was for the provision of Psychometric Assessments. This process was conducted under the industry category of "Assessment centre services for recruitment" using a direct procurement method, without competition, indicating that it fell below the threshold for competitive tendering. Headquartered in Swindon, UK, UKRI acted as the buying organisation, with the procurement reaching the 'Award' stage. The contract, identified as CSP26677, was signed on 14 July 2026, and services commenced on 15 July 2026, with an end date on 31 August 2026. The contract, valued at £13,500 gross, was awarded to NICK HASTINGS CONSULTING LTD.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in psychometric assessments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide targeted recruitment services. The nature of the direct procurement method suggests potential business expansion for those already working closely with public authorities or those capable of swiftly delivering specialised services. Companies within this niche sector will find this type of tender beneficial in establishing long-term engagements and building their portfolios with a reputed central government authority like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26677 - Psychometric Assessments

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those services. Contract details notice for the services of Psychometric Assessments for UKRI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067005-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICK HASTINGS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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